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10 Qirsh 2 stars on shield
| Issuer | Syria |
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| Year | 1960 |
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| Thickness | 1.66 mm |
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| Obverse description | The Eagle of Saladin, emblem of the United Arab Republic (1958–1961), displayed facing left with wings partially spread and talons gripping a scroll bearing Arabic inscription. A tripartite shield on the eagle's breast features two vertical five-pointed stars on the central pale. The Gregorian date (1960) appears in the left field and the Hijri date (1380) in the right field, both rendered in Eastern Arabic numerals. The legend of the United Arab Republic curves along the upper periphery in Arabic script. A fine toothed border frames the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | The denomination numeral '10' in large Eastern Arabic digits occupies the central field, with the word 'قروش سورية' (Syrian Piastres) inscribed below in Arabic script. The central device is framed by an ornate arabesque border of interlaced geometric and vegetal motifs, with decorative square panels at the left and right sides containing interlocking knotwork. The legend 'الجمهورية العربية المتحدة' (United Arab Republic) arcs along the upper rim in Arabic script. A toothed border runs along the coin's periphery. |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
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